25-Minute Black Pepper Chicken Recipe – Bold & Irresistible
A flavorful and easy-to-make black pepper chicken dish that brings bold taste to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and water.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Add bell pepper and onion slices. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper to taste for more or less heat.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg